12. READ: ACTS 26:1-29
d. What was Paul trying to persuade his listeners to be?
Answer: Paul was trying to persuade his listeners to become what he was, a Christian, (verses 28 and 29).
Romans 10:1-2: "Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge."
1 Corinthians 11:1: "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."
Philippians 3:17: "Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you."